Technical Expert - Ecology

Job DescriptionAround the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving, and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility, and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.We are now seeking to strengthen and grow our Environmental team in the UK, by recruiting an experienced Ecologist to lead, develop and manage our team. This role would ideally be based from our Birmingham office and will benefit from our embedded hybrid working policy.The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a range of experience within the Civil Engineering/Transportation/Infrastructure sectors.This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Associate Ecologist to further their career in a highly motivated and inspirational environment, particularly for a specialist in Biodiversity Net Gain.As a Technical Expert you will be accountable for the design delivery of allocated Ecology and associated multi-disciplinary design work packages, ensuring:Collaborative working practicesEnsuring design quality and accuracy within the Ecology disciplineEnsuring design approach consistencyEstablishment and implementation of Project Plans for allocated work packagesCo-ordination of forecasts, cost, and revenue budgetsCommunication with the design team, associated disciplines, and external parties to ensure design consentSkills and Experience:Degree in a relevant environmental subjectExpertise in Biodiversity Net GainMembership of a relevant professional bodyHolding relevant licences i.e. GCN and/or bat licence is essential.ECI Contract experience on infrastructure projects would be an advantage.Standardised habitat survey methodologies (Phase 1, NVC etc.)UK protected and invasive speciesKey Environmental/Ecological legislationFaunal survey methodologiesEcological Management PlansHabitat management theory and practiceUK species identification and taxonomyConservation management and planningEnvironmental condition assessmentArboriculture ExpertiseWhy SYSTRA?Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.FlexibilityBecause we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.Diversity & InclusionWe provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.WellbeingIt’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey.As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.